Reach Mark 5[B] Foam build WIP

Beck97 · Mar 23, 2015

First build, How exciting!

Prepping for Cardiff ComicCon, I've decided to try my hand at foam craft...

Just to keep things organised things I've made a little progress summary:

Piece	Crafted	Spackled	Primed	Painted	Weathered	'Finished'
JFO helmet	Y	Y
Torso	Y
ODST shoulder	Y	Y
Commando shoulder	Y	Y
Forearms	Y	Y
Abdomen
Belt	Y
Thighs	Y	Y
Shins	Y
Boots	Y	Y

Now, always loving Halo Reach I thought I could create a variation of Noble Six starting with the torso.

Unbeknown to me what variation I'll end up with I've started work on the basic default armour, hoping to change it up when I get further in.

3 Foam mats and a lot of hot-glue later, this appeared

Now, I know there's still a lot of work to be done but for my first time fiddling with foam I don't think I've done too bad :rolleyes
However, there's already a good few niggles that need nipping and tucking >.<

Will be back soon with some updates and, hopefully, get this battle ready within the month!
Or maybe two...

And of course, all C+C welcome as
Being new to the 405th I'd love to get to know some of you guys!

Cpl Shepard · Mar 23, 2015

Great start. Google 'Halo Reach Vanity' for a program that lets you pick and choose armor components from reach for display, and you can decide what looks best.

Beck97 · Mar 24, 2015

Thanks very much, glad to know I'm on the right track

And I've heared of the program before and will probably end up downloading it, it's just the case of picking something that doesn't test me too much

I have however been rather swayed by the 'Assult/Scout' and 'MP/Base Security' armor variations...

Jobe Devian · Mar 25, 2015

Nice work, jumping straight in the deep end with the chest piece. You'll be surprised how fast you learn to foam

Beck97 · Mar 25, 2015

Jobe Devian said:
Nice work, jumping straight in the deep end with the chest piece. You'll be surprised how fast you learn to foam

Thanks and I've soon come to realised that...
Supringly though, what I am most dreading is the calf/knee armor, the level of detail seems rather intimidating.
Update: Back of the torso has come along nicely and side reinforcement as well as minor detailing.

ErMaC · Mar 26, 2015

Not a bad start at all. Much better then when I started. Keep up the good work,

JD of Asgard · Mar 26, 2015

looking good so far !

Beck97 · Mar 27, 2015

Thanks for the support guys, means something

Won't be many updates over the coming week as I'm currently skiing in Andorra,so will be cracking on as soon as I get back. (I'm getting withdraw symptoms

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Beck97 · Apr 20, 2015

Update: Slowly but surely the torso is taking shape with the back nearing completion, however, due to A levels looming on the horizon the project will be put on hold for a few weeks, with minor additions between revision/exams to keep me sane.
Meanwhile Enjoy a picture of me trying the armour for size

Quick Tip
I know many of you here are way more experienced than me, but still I'd give this a go...
Something I've found useful (for those who use a hot-knife) is scoring a thin line along the edge of a foam piece your looking to bevel before doing so (as seen on a piece of scrap below).

For me it creates a nice line to follow without major worry of burning the foam, as well as a clean straight edge.

Beck97 · May 10, 2015

Update: So the torso is near enough finished, just need to add the small TACPAD thing in the crevice:

So, after creating a horrid burn with the barrel of a hot knife... I decided to play with it and create a kind of plasma burn in the armor, 'popping' it out with hot glue around the edge. Not too sure on it for now, but can always be adjusted later into the project.

And from the back:

On a different note, is there anywhere you guys can suggest to get plasti-dip on the cheap in the UK, can't find it for anything under £12?

Cptins8n087 · May 10, 2015

i like that burn mark looks good gives the armor character!

Beck97 · May 10, 2015

Cptins8n087 said:
i like that burn mark looks good gives the armor character!

Thanks

I'm temped (if it's possible) to add a flickering LED where the right torso light should be, to give it a damaged effect. The only problem I see is it would take two power sources one for the constant LED and one for the flickering LED.

ErMaC · May 10, 2015

nice plasma burn bro. Looking good

Starrmont · May 13, 2015

Duuuuuude, that flickering LED would be so boss! As long as you'd be okay adding the second power source, I would highly recommend making it that way. Also, I love how you totally owned your mistake and made it a part of your armor. It's stuff like that that really brings suits to life.

Jobe Devian · May 19, 2015

Better than led light in the burn. Have the ends of some fiber optic protruding into the hole!

Beck97 · May 26, 2015

Update: In the small breaks between exams I've managed to finish the biceps and torso

And they fit nice and snugly without strapping.

Now onto the forearms...

FlyinPhil · May 26, 2015

Great work so far!

As for your flickering led idea... I had the exact thought last year when I was ordering all of the stuff for my suit. I ended up ordering 10 flickering led's off eBay for a couple bucks, and I'll be able to add one in parallel with my good led's.... providing I get around to wiring my suit soon haha. This will save me from needing a second part source, though. The led does all the work.

Deltalead38 · May 26, 2015

Man, that armor's looking sick! I love the plasma burn. Looks really realistic and is the best I've seen of its kind.

I agree with the others - go for a flickering LED. It will ADD.

Beck97 · May 27, 2015

FlyinPhil said:
Great work so far!

As for your flickering led idea... I had the exact thought last year when I was ordering all of the stuff for my suit. I ended up ordering 10 flickering led's off eBay for a couple bucks, and I'll be able to add one in parallel with my good led's.... providing I get around to wiring my suit soon haha. This will save me from needing a second part source, though. The led does all the work.

Thanks very much

Sounds like a nice alternative. However after a little web browsing I came across this.
For under £3 it seems to provide an effective solution.

strandedninja · May 27, 2015

Loving the plasma burn. When painted up, that will look awesome!

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